Ald. Burke Seeks Citywide Ban on Energy Drinks

A new ordinance proposed by Ald. Ed Burke (14th) would ban the sale of energy drinks in Chicago.
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CITY HALL — Perhaps having sampled a few himself, Ald. Edward Burke is out to ban energy drinks.

The 14th Ward Gage Park alderman and chairman of the Committee on Finance submitted an ordinance Thursday seeking a ban on any canned or bottled drink with more than 180 milligrams of caffeine. It was sent to the Committee on Health and Environmental Protection.

The ordinance, if passed, would impose a fine of $100 to $500 for selling, bartering, trading or even giving away such a drink. Repeat offenders would be subject to losing their business licenses.